DMW warns vs fake accounts posing as its secretary

The Department of Migrant Workers (DMW) has asked the public to be vigilant against fake Viber and Messenger accounts using the name and photo of its head, Secretary Hans Leo Cacdac.

"Mariin naming nililinaw na hindi po ito tunay (We emphasize that this is not a legitimate account)," the department said in a social media post.

"Nauunawaan namin ang kagustuhan ng ating mga OFWs na makausap at makalapit sa pamahalaan. Paalala po na may mga mananamantala sa tiwalang ito. Ang DMW ay nakikipag-ugnayan lamang sa pamamagitan ng opisyal at beripikadong channels," it added.

(We understand the desire of our overseas Filipino workers to talk to the government.  But please be warned that some people are taking advantage of the situation.  The DMW will coordinate only through official and verified channels.)

In case one receives a message from these fake accounts, do not reply or give any personal information, the DMW said.

The department also advised OFWs not to send money ot the fake accounts, and to block and report them. —LDF, GMA Integrated News